The European Commission proposes a new, 21st round of sanctions on Russia that would include an EU-wide ban on entry for individuals who have served in the Russian armed forces since the start of the war against Ukraine. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says the measure is intended to keep people who participated in the invasion from entering the European Union, for the first time in this form.
The proposals also target parts of Russia’s economy and financial system. Sources report measures aimed at Russian banks and at crypto-related entities. Additional elements include restrictions related to the “shadow fleet,” which is used to transport oil while evading sanctions, and actions targeting Kremlin oil revenues. One outlet also mentions trade and the fishing industry as areas included in the package.
The proposals were announced jointly as part of the EU’s ongoing effort to increase pressure on Moscow following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The package contents are presented as part of a broader sanctions strategy rather than a single targeted action.
